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Mark Ernst

CFP®
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FORT WORTH, TX
·CRD# 4639815·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Ernst, CFP®, who also goes by Mark William Ernst, Mark Ernst, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Fort Worth, Texas and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Fort Worth, Texas. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Mark has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE,...

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mark William Ernst, Mark Ernst

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 281958
RIA
1. 1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 761092. Keller, TX
July 30, 2024 - Present
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3641
BD
1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109
July 30, 2024 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Keller, TX
August 26, 2015 - June 12, 2024
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Lewisville, TX
August 26, 2015 - June 12, 2024
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.·CRD# 159035
RIA
Lone Tree, CO
October 29, 2013 - June 5, 2015
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
Lone Tree, CO
February 5, 2013 - October 29, 2013
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
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Lone Tree, CO
June 28, 2011 - June 5, 2015
ECHOTRADE LLC·CRD# 42239
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August 25, 2009 - February 12, 2010
INVESTMENT SECURITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 136568
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January 23, 2008 - August 27, 2009
INTEGRATED CONCEPTS INC·CRD# 106589
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April 28, 2006 - April 7, 2008
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Houston, TX
May 5, 2005 - February 15, 2006
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
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Springfield, MA
May 5, 2005 - February 15, 2006
DOMINION INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 21548
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January 26, 2004 - April 1, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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October 1, 2003 - January 29, 2004
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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October 1, 2003 - January 29, 2004
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
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Houston, TX
April 14, 2003 - September 26, 2003
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
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April 7, 2003 - September 26, 2003

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Current Firm

FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2005 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mailing Address

Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387

Phone Number

(817) 731-8621

# of Employees

1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

113,591

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$24,429,418,155

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Texas
(7/30/2024)
RR
Texas
(7/31/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2013About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2011About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jul 2012About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed May 2012About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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